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Saigon, Vietnam: Traveling for 20 Dollars a Day – Ep 12

In Saigon (Ho Chi Min City), Vietnam, I visit the Saigon Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Tao Dan Park, and a ton of other places. I eat a whole lot of Vietnamese food and street food, including the famous Bánh Mì Huỳnh Hoa, hang out with a bunch of locals, get a bed in a hostel dorm, and of course, drink dark & rich Vietnamese coffee and a couple Saigon beers – all for less than 20 bucks (445,000 VND). I tried, but couldn’t spend 20 dollars in a single day in Saigon!

The Hangout Hostel was excellent! Super friendly staff, great pub crawl adventures, and a dorm bed for only 5 bucks, INCLUDING breakfast and a beer! You can’t beat that deal.

If you’re more of a party animal, I suggest you check out The Hideout Hostel (pictures below). It’s only 100 meters down the road from The Hangout, and it really caters to travelers who know how to have a good time. And by good time, I mean take advantage of AMAZING promotions on drinks and the liveliest crowd you’re likely to find in a hostel in Saigon.

The Hangout Hostel is always hiring foreign staff. If you’re enthusiastic and know how to have fun, you can apply for a job here.

A little preview of the weekly organized events the hostel hosts for its guests

Just 100 meters down the road from the Hangout Hostel is the Hideout Hostel, a more party-friendly hostel